The National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Mary Alile, has advised Nigerians not to worry over Nigeria slipping into a one-party state.
Alile, who spoke in Abuja at the inauguration of APC-registered support groups drawn from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said the focus should be on the sustenance of good governance.
She said that the fixation on dominance or party count misses the point.
She said, “I’m not worried at all that Nigeria might move towards a one-party system. I’m worried about good governance — and that is what truly matters.
“Whether it becomes a one-party system or not, our focus should be on governance. And if good governance comes through a one-party system, then I will take the good governance.
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“My brothers and sisters, if you are sick in the hospital, what you need is a good doctor — and that is what we have in Nigeria. One party or not, we have somewhere to go.
“Continuity is important because of what His Excellency has achieved in two years — from road infrastructure to women’s development, empowerment, and student loans.
“So, yes, we want continuity. And that is why we are sending a very strong message to anyone thinking there is a vacancy in the Villa: there is no vacancy. They should look for somewhere else to perch.
”Speaking on the state of the opposition, she said a political party recently held its convention, but “the last man standing has already stepped down.”
She questioned the sources some people rely on for information, insisting that, in her view, “the only party still standing in Nigeria is the APC.”
She argued that continuity is essential for the future of younger generations.
“It’s not about me,” she said. “It’s about my children, the next generation, and those coming after us.”
She added that Gen Z and Gen Alpha would not accept poor leadership, noting that they “want their space at the table” and understand the direction the country must take.
According to her, sustaining the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains crucial.
She warned that other political groups were “sinking,” describing them as “a sinking boat.”
Her advice to Nigerians aligned with such groups was blunt: “Jump ship. Because if you don’t jump, you will drown. It’s as simple as that.”
